Is public cloud safer than private cloud?
Is public cloud safer than private cloud? Many organizations believe that their sensitive data is more secure in a private cloud. However, the reality is that public clouds are traditionally more secure because most are maintained by security experts who understand cloud security challenges and how to mitigate them.
Are public clouds less secure?
Depending on the industry and type of information stored in a public cloud, there may not be enough privacy and security policies in place. These shortfalls contribute to public cloud environments increasing the attack surface for potential hackers particularly with the use of sophisticated malware.
What is the most secure way to store data?
- Plan for total loss (such as theft of your laptop)
- Consider using cloud storage to backup up personal data, such as OneDrive, DropBox or iCloud.
- If backing up on an external hard drive, store it in a different location from your computer, otherwise it could be stolen or damaged at the same time.
Why should one prefer public cloud over private cloud?
Advantages of public clouds: Lower costs—no need to purchase hardware or software, and you pay only for the service you use. No maintenance—your service provider provides the maintenance. Near-unlimited scalability—on-demand resources are available to meet your business needs.
